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Rh "I've caught a cold," the Thing replies,
 * "Out there upon the landing."

I turned to look in some surprise, And there, before my very eyes, A little Ghost was standing!

He trembled when he caught my eye,
 * And got behind a chair.

"How came you here," I said, "and why? I never saw a thing so shy.
 * Come out! Don't shiver there!"

He said "I'd gladly tell you how,
 * And also tell you why;

But" (here he gave a little bow) "You're in so bad a temper now,
 * You'd think it all a lie.

"And as to being in a fright,
 * Allow me to remark

That Ghosts have just as good a right, In every way, to fear the light,
 * As Men to fear the dark."